Immanuel-Joplin at the National Youth Gathering
New Orleans, Louisiana | July 19-23, 2025 | “Endure”
Held every 3 years since 1980, the LCMS Youth Gathering provides thousands of youth and adults the opportunity to come together as a community of God’s people to learn more about Jesus Christ, the Christian faith and their Lutheran identity. During the five days of the Gathering, youth spend time together in God’s word, worship, service, and fellowship with others from across the synod. This event is organized by LCMS Youth Ministry in Saint Louis, MO.
Christ is the one whose faithful endurance is our only hope for enduring life in this sin-wrecked creation. It is only through faith and life in the one who endured the cross and its shame that we are able to endure our own trials in life.
Immanuel-Joplin Youth has attended each and every LCMS Youth Gathering. Right now Immanuel’s newest generation of youth are preparing themselves spiritually, socially, and financially for the 2025 LCMS Gathering! Eligible students for the 2025 trip include those scheduled to graduate high school in 2025-2028.
Immanuel’s 2022 LCMS Gathering Group
Our LCMS Gathering group for Houston 2022 had an amazing trip! Immanuel Lutheran Youth sent (10) ten youth and (4) four adults to “In All Things” that Summer. Here was our crew…
- Xavier A.
- Eli C.
- Rebecca D.
- Hannah G.
- Samuel G.
- Kaydence K.
- Kailee M.
- Will M.
- Katie M.
- Trace T.
- DCE Jason Glaskey
- Mrs. Lyla Glaskey
- Ms. Jennifer Lutz
- Mr. Chas Ziulkowski
In addition to the money we had saved and each family’s contribution, our group is was able to raise more than $4000 to fully fund our Gathering trip. We’re also traveled with a few other LCMS Lutheran youth groups— so our overall group quickly became significantly larger! Will we fly next time, or take another bus in 2025? Come and see!
Important Dates
8pm | Wednesday, September 1 — Parent/Youth Gathering Info and More Meeting — for a half hour in the Youth Center, following the evening Youth Night activities.
Sunday, September 12 — Immanuel Family Commitment Day — Paperwork due (see below) including Covenant Forms and Financial Plan; special prayer in the worship services.
September 30 — First Non-Refundable Payment Due — Our Financial Plan is FLEXIBLE. Talk to DCE Jason Glaskey if you might need financial help to afford the trip — funds are available!
November 1 — Official Registration Packets mailed in!
November 1 through 30 — Chiefs NFL Ticket Raffle Fundraiser — LEARN MORE. BUY TICKETS HERE.
LOOKING BACK AT 2019
REMEMBERING our 2022 HOUSTON TRIP
